FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Daniels St

Carrying Daniels St over BRUSHY BAYOU

0.6 M E OF LA 19, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Daniels St

The Daniels St bridge in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana carries Daniels St over BRUSHY BAYOU. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Daniels St compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Louisiana bridges
548
Bridges in East Baton Rouge · 103 in Poor condition
Daniels St 18.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
13.1
Serviceability /30
11.7
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
611730352910921

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

Daniels St is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare Daniels St against other structures in East Baton Rouge and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Daniels St?

Daniels St in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Daniels St inspected?

Daniels St's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Daniels St is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Daniels St?

Daniels St has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Daniels St?

Daniels St is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Daniels St and does age affect safety?

Daniels St was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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